In order to eliminate obstetric fistula by 2030 in West and Central Africa, several First Ladies of Africa are committed to mobilizing more resources and strengthening their support for the fight against this scourge at the high-level round table on the theme of “A strengthened and extended partnership: An essential lever for the elimination of obstetric fistula”.
The event, held in Niamey and broadcast virtually on several platforms, was well attended, on Tuesday March 23, 2021.
Treating each patient requires an investment of $1,500. Treating 67,000 suffering women and inserting 54,000 into the job market would cost $86 million, compared with the $540 million cost of inaction. In other words, investing $16 per woman to treat fistula cases saves $100.
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